Errors 1972 Lincoln memorial cent

1972 Lincoln Penny with no mint mark, which means it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

Identification and Characteristics

Type: Lincoln Memorial Cent.

Composition: Primarily copper.

Design: Features Abraham Lincoln on the obverse (front) and the Lincoln Memorial on

Errors. the reverse (back). penny is thicker on one side is a characteristic indicator of a Misaligned Die (MAD) error.

Misaligned Die/Off-Center Strike: this coin shows a thicker rim on one side, which could be a misaligned die error. This occurs when the die is slightly off-center during striking.

on the edge are known as Finned Rim errors. This is a genuine mint error that occurs when metal is forced upward into the gap between the die and the collar during the striking process.